MURRAY, Ky. (Interstat) — The Murray State Racers opened their season with a commanding 13-4 victory over the Ohio Bobcats on Friday evening at Reagan Field.

The Racers, projected as heavy favorites, broke open a tight game with a five-run fifth inning, capitalizing on an Ohio error to score two unearned runs. Luke Mistone led Murray State’s 16-hit attack, driving in five runs. Anthony Perritano added two RBI doubles.

Ohio took an early lead but managed only four runs on 10 hits. The Bobcats’ season begins 0-1, while Murray State starts 1-0. The teams meet again Sunday for a doubleheader.